Gender Expectations Live On …
When it comes to gender bias, we’ve come a long way in the last few decades. Take a look at the following list of commonly held beliefs from the late 1900s (yep, that was only 2 decades ago).
I know of few people who would broadly agree with this list, though some might (in their inner thoughts!) hold a couple of these ideas. Some statements have been debunked by fact and science; others have been muted by experience. But I think it’s safe to say that for the most-part, these don’t hold true today.
Now, take a look at this list:
Perhaps a few more that still linger? Depends on the facts, the culture and the individual. But they’re still out there. And some lie not too deep below the surface.
What’s still on your list? What’s still on this list of those around you and on your team? It’s time to start talking about it and being actively aware of our biases. Curious to know what you think …
Anna Minto
Founder & CEO, Transformational Change
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